Ferris v. Goodin
Citations
- 26 Ohio C.C. Dec. 110
- 19 Ohio C.C. (n.s.) 477
Syllabus
<p>ADVANCEMENTS — EXECUTORS AND ADMINISTRATORS.</p> <p>1. Receipting for Draft Endorsed as Charge Upon Expectancy In Testatrix's Estate Evidences Advancement.</p> <p>Endorsement of a draft by testatrix to her sister and receipt of the same by the latter as a charge on account of her future interest in testatrix’s estate, evidence an advancement and not a gift, notwithstanding the proceeds were for the benefit of the daughter of endorsee, a niece of testatrix.</p> <p>2. Parol Evidence Incompetent to Explain Written Receipt of Draft Charging Drawee’s Expectancy as Gift to Her Daughter.</p> <p>A written receipt of draft as a charge upon her expectancy in testatrix’s estate cannot be disregarded or explained by parol evidence tending to show that the money was intended as a gift to the daughter of drawee.</p>
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Judges: Jones, Swing
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